Relaxed LPFM interference rules
Given industry opposition to relaxation of the third-adjacent channel protection standard, the matter may not see the light of day in the foreseeable future.
New tower notification system
The FCC has adopted a Tower Construction Notification System that is intended to help guide broadcasters through the often difficult process of determining
Translator Applications Ripen
The FCC now is immersed in evaluating and granting the thousands of FM translator applications filed as (non-mutually exclusive applications) in August
Navigate electronic filing systems
The FCC’s electronic filing systems can be tricky.
FCC, NIMA share tower data
The FCC and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) have joined forces.
Frequency coordination for BAS
The FCC's newest prior coordination procedures for the Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) took effect in October.
FCC examines tower impact on birds
Broadcasters may soon have to concern themselves with the effects their towers may be having on wildfowl.
Political Broadcasting 101
The political broadcast rules require stations to provide federal candidates reasonable access to their facilities.
The ins and outs of the new duopoly rules
The new multiple ownership rules for radio contain some important regulatory changes that go beyond the Commission's decision to use Arbitron methodology to define radio markets.
New multiple ownership rules adopted
Twenty months and 500,000 comments later, the FCC, by a 3-2 vote along party lines, adopted its new media ownership rules on June 2, 2003.
Shaping radio today and tomorrow
An early Gates transmitter and a look back at AM directional rules.
A station buyer's technical checklist
When a company decides to purchase a radio station, the station's technical plant is often overlooked by the buyer.
Shaping radio today and tomorrow
Paying for Internet content, digital cart machines and the start of satellite radio.
FCC regulatory fees up 23 percent
The Commission has issued its annual Notice of Proposed Rule Making to solicit comments on proposed changes to the regulatory fees.
Delayed reaction
The importance of frequency coordination is made obvious.
IBOC procedures simplified
No more STAs. The FCC now requires only a notification letter for a station to commence IBOC transmissions.
FCC refuses extension of three-year construction period
Anyone considering the purchase of a construction permit should take a close look at a recent FCC decision rejecting a CP buyer’s efforts to get the permit extended.
Commissioner Adelstein sworn in
For the seven years immediately preceding his Commission swearing-in, Jonathan Adelstein was senior legislative aide to Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD), who was majority leader of the Senate for much of that time.
FCC to crack down on fee delinquents
New rules stiffen the fines for not paying regulatory and other fees.
Often-forgotten FCC rules
Ignorance of the rules is not a valid excuse when an inspector comes calling. Here are some of the frequently overlooked rules.
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